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The Current State of Hollywood's Strikes
Sept. 18 was supposed to be the day of the Emmys ceremony. Instead, we're on day 65 and day 139, respectively, of strikes for actors' union SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America. Here's the current state of things, including what happened with Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher's shows, and the financial repercussions for both union members and studios. Plus, will the strikes lead to a new crop of reality TV shows?
Where Are We Now?
Hollywood's WGA and SAG-AFTRA unions are at an impasse with the studios. Actors and writers are facing evictions and losing their healthcare.
Does Striking Mean More Reality Shows?
Three years ago producers of The Bachelor slipped an unusual casting call into one of its episodes: Were any single seniors looking for love? The announcement made headlines—and even inspired a Late Show With Stephen Colbert spoof—but for the next few seasons, the dating series continued to cycle …
Are Hollywood's Trade Papers Reporting Fairly?
Some critics say the symbiotic relationship between the Hollywood studios and trade publications means they aren't reporting fairly on the strikes.
If you were on the website-formally-known-as-Twitter last week, first of all, my condolences, we are in hell together, and second, you might have …
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Articles about the writers' and actors' strikes of 2023 — why they're happening, how they might get resolved, and whether your favorite shows will be affected, curated by Flipboard editors.
